Two days before the end of winter, the tributes from various territories arrived... that is, carts filled with silver coins, as the tax had reached the Demon King Territory, with amounts matching the figures provided by Vampire Leader Senata.
"The tribute has arrived, coming from forty territories."
Senata reported so at the morning court, yet her complexion looked particularly awful, not just hers... apart from those who went to find the Harpy with Yila yesterday, everyone else's faces were grim.
Even the Mechanical Body and Black Knight, who typically show no expression, were surrounded by a dark and oppressive atmosphere.
With eyes ablaze with fury, Senata glared at Satan Ye, who was still unaware of the situation, and reported through gritted teeth: "However, there are many territories that have not paid their dues in full! Over twenty territories!"
